Although each website is different, there are certain steps that take place in every project, and this is a simple outline that will help you understand those steps and what to expect during each stage.
01 / Discovery Meeting
A conversation at the beginning of the project where we talk about your goals and challenges. Where are you now and where would you like to be? We will identify your specific needs so we can align on a focused approach to the site.
02 / Mood board
A creative collage that captures the visual feeling of your site. This step helps us align on a shared vision of the project so that we can make sure we’re on the same page before we get too deep. When the mood board is approved we get to start on the...
03 / Wireframe + Sitemap
An outline of all the pages of your website, how they fit together, and the content that lives on each page. This is another checkpoint to make sure we’re on the same page before development starts. This stage is the easiest time to make big changes, so be sure to review the plan carefully.
04 / Site build
Site Development stage! When the creative direction from the moodboard and the technical direction from the wireframe are approved, we move on to the building stage. While I build out the pages, you can spend time organizing content for the next step.
05 / Add Content + Copy Deck
This is the fun part. You get to see your site come to life with all of your text, images, and products. We’ll work together to get organized in a way that works for you, and then I’ll add all of the content to your site. If we are writing new text for your site, you will need to approve the copy deck before content is added.
06 / Domain connection + Testing
The final steps before the site goes live. I have a testing checklist for each page to make sure your site is ready for takeoff. After testing we connect your domain name to your site, remove any “under construction” messaging, and test again. Then we break out the champagne because...
07 / Site is live
We did it! Congratulations are in order: your new site is live to the public. I'll share advice on promoting your new site and keeping it up to date, along with education resources for making the most of all your site’s features.
That’s the whole thing!
My goal throughout this process is to make things as easy as possible for you because I know how many hats you wear as a small business owner– Let’s make sure that “Web Developer” doesn’t need to be one of them.